Railroad Warning Signs
Collisions between trains and passenger vehicles can be extremely devastating due to the sheer power and lengthy stopping distance that trains feature. It is usually the responsibility of the driver of the car, truck, or other passenger vehicle to stay out of the way of oncoming trains, because a train moving at only 30 miles per hour will still need nearly half-a-mile to come to a complete stop.
Unfortunately, if drivers of cars, trucks, or motorcycles are not given adequate warning of the presence of train tracks or oncoming trains, they may not be able to avoid oncoming danger. In the event of an accident caused by obscured or missing railroad signage, the drivers of vehicles involved in collisions may be eligible for compensation for injuries and damage suffered. For more information, contact the Atlanta train accident lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC at 770-631-1811.
Types of Warning Signs
Warning signs often include:
- Pavement markings: typically white, with crosses and two “R” markings to signal railroad crossing ahead
- Advance warning signs: yellow, posted on the side of the road in advance of a crossing
- Cross sign: also may be referred to as the “cross-buck” sign, is white with black markings and warns of intersecting railways and roads)
- Warning light: will usually be posted in advance of crossing and feature red lights that will flash when a train is approaching
- Warning gates: block intersections to keep cars from driving through when a train is approaching
If a railroad crossing is not properly marked or if the signs are missing, people may suffer serious injury or even death in the event of a collision between a passenger vehicle and a train.
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If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident caused by an improperly marked railroad crossing, contact the Atlanta railroad accident lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC at 770-631-1811 today.
